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Kylian Mbappe handed new France role but Didier Deschamps faces backlash over decision

Kylian Mbappe has been chosen by Didier Deschamps to succeed Hugo Lloris as France's next captain ahead of their opening Euro 2024 qualifying matches, a decision which has seen Antoine Griezmann snubbed

Daily Mirror

Mbappe Named New France Captain after Lloris Retirement

Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps earlier in the day, AFP said. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international…

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Lightning quick Ireland defender fancies his chances in Kylian Mbappé foot race

Fit-again Andrew Omobamidele says it would be the 'ultimate test' to mark the France star

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Chelsea handed Wesley Fofana injury fear after France decision made

Chelsea news: The defender will miss the upcoming international break after picking up an injury to his hamstring in the 2-2 draw with Everton

Football London

Ireland star Nathan Collins tipped to bounce back from Wolves frustration

Ireland's most expensive player of all time has lost his place in the Wolves team ahead of the France clash

Irish Mirror

France boss Deschamps mulls over choice of skipper for Euro 2024 qualifiers

France head coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday admitted he has not chosen a new skipper to replace Hugo Lloris who retired from the international squad in January.

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Graham Potter set to be handed Wesley Fofana Champions League headache amid injury crisis

The Chelsea defender could be poised for a call-up to the French national team when the squad is announced on Thursday afternoon

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Zinedine Zidane to Chelsea latest: Luis Enrique battle, France job decision, Boehly desire

Chelsea news: The Blues are linked with a swoop for three-time Champions League winning boss Zinedine Zidane to replace Graham Potter if he is sacked.

Football London

Man Utd star Raphael Varane rejects Zinedine Zidane proposal and refuses to make U-turn

Raphael Varane recently retired from France duty at the age of 29 and insists that he would've stuck to his decision, even if Zinedine Zidane had been appointed

Daily Mirror

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane explains international retirement decision

Man United centre-back Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football earlier this week.

Manchester Evening News

France defender Varane announces international retirement at 29

Paris (AFP) - France centre-back Raphael Varane, a World Cup winner in 2018 and runner-up last year, announced Thursday his retirement from international duty at the age of 29.

AFP

Raphael Varane retires from France duty at just 29 to focus on Man Utd

Raphael Varane has retired from international duty with France, aged 29, to focus his career on playing for Manchester United, after playing in two World Cup finals

Daily Mirror

Illan Meslier on Hugo Lloris and Manuel Neuer influence as Leeds United man eyes France call-up

Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier is targeting a call-up for France after Hugo Lloris' international retirement.

Leeds Live

French football president Le Graet under investigation for sexual harassment

Paris (AFP) - The president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, has been placed under investigation for sexual and psychological harassment, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.

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French football boss Le Graët faces 'sexist outrage' claim

French football chief Noel Le Graët could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a "sexist outrage" was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday.

AFP

French football boss Le Graet faces 'sexist outrage' claim

Paris (AFP) - French football chief Noel Le Graet could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a "sexist outrage" was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday.

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French football supremo Le Graët quits post three days after disparaging Zidane

Noël Le Graët, French football's most powerful administrator for more than a decade, was on Wednesday humiliatingly sidelined from his post as president of the Fédération française de football (FFF).

AFP

Scandal-hit French FA boss Le Graet forced to step down

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has been forced to stand down just weeks after France's defeat in the World Cup final, following a series of controversies, the body said on Wednesday.

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Under-fire French FA boss calls extraordinary meeting amid pressure to step aside

Paris (AFP) - Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for…

Radio France Internationale

France skipper Hugo Lloris says au revoir to international football

Hugo Lloris, the France goalkeeper and skipper, announced his retirement from the national squad on Monday night after a record-breaking international career spanning just over 14 years.

Manchester Evening News

France told to make Raphael Varane captain ahead of Kylian Mbappe following Hugo Lloris' retirement

Manchester United fans have sent a message to Didier Deschamps and the France FA following the international retirement of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris

AFP

French FA boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Daily Mirror

Curious case of Zinedine Zidane - Man Utd contact, 'polite' refusal and "disrespect" row

Zinedine Zidane has not returned to football since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021 despite links to a host of roles including the Manchester United job and international roles

Radio France Internationale

No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month.

AFP

French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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